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Holy Face of Jesus Relic at Guardian Angel Church (3/18/24)Debbie GainesIt was a special evening at Guardian Angel Parish in Oran on Thursday, March 14. Friends of Father Joseph Kelly, Stan & Janet Schwent of Bloomsdale, brought the Holy Face of Jesus Relic to Oran for viewing and veneration . This picture has been touched to the Veil of St. Veronica, the True Cross, and to the lance that pierced Our Lord's side. There were over 100 people who came for the veneration and prayers before the Holy Face of Jesus...
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Pi Day at Guardian Angel School (3/15/24)Debbie GainesPi day is March 14 or 3.14 and is celebrated each year at Guardian Angel School in Oran, MO. Ms. Ann Whistler gives each student in her 3rd-8th grade Math classes a chance to study and then recite as many digits of pi as they can, before the student body and staff of Guardian Angel School. ...
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CFO extends deadline for scholarship applications (3/12/24)Community Foundation of the OzarksStudents across the region now have until Sunday, April 14, to apply for $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The CFO extended the deadline to accommodate students who have experienced delays related to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA...
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Partnerhsip With Business Report (3/11/24)Margaret HillAn exciting project is taking place within the Jackson High School FBLA program. Every year Jackson High School students compete in business-related events at Districts, State, and Nationals. One of the few straight-to-state events includes State reports like The Partnership with Business Report. ...
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Mo Bunnies Rabbitry Wins Jersey Wooly Nationals (3/9/24)Brenda KneirMo Bunnies Rabbitry recently traveled to West Monroe, Louisiana for Jersey Wooly Nationals. Brenda Kneir entered 8 rabbits in the open division. Carson and Kainen Reker entered 7 in the Youth division. All the entries placed well. In Open, the Best Opposite Sex Agouti was a Chinchilla Senior Buck, Mo Bunnies Tank. ...
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Social Security 101: Understanding Retirement, Survivor and Medicare Benefits (3/7/24)S. Kevin Bonee, District Manager In Cape Girardeau, MissouriDid you know that about 180 million workers paid Social Security taxes in 2023? If you are one of the nearly 94% of workers in the U.S. that are covered by Social Security, it’s important for you to know what our programs can mean to you and your family’s financial future...
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Specialty grant program now open (3/5/24)Community Foundation of the OzarksThe Community Foundation of the Ozarks is accepting applications for several specialty grants, including one open to nonprofits in southeast Missouri. The Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired Grant Program has $500 available to a nonprofit within the CFO’s service area to assist individuals with impaired hearing through equipment, programming or training...
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QUALLS FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MONTH (3/1/24)Yvonne WadeFor release immediately, with photo March 1, 2024 QUALLS FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MONTH Bruce Qualls of Jackson, a financial representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was financial representative of the month in the Missouri East Region for the month of February...
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United Commercial Travelers (UCT) Donates to Children’s Hospital in St Louis Mo (2/20/24)LaDonna P HengstMoolahs Shiners Temple Potentate Shawn Ruether was presented a check on behalf of United Commercial Travelers (UCT) by Noble Richard Hengst for the Shriners Childrens Hospital in St Louis Mo
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Union County Museum (Ill.) Opens (2/20/24)Patrick BrumlevePress Release The Union County Museum will reopen after being closed for the winter on Saturday, March 2, 1p.m. A special exhibit on the Cobden Review newspaper will be on display. The paper was founded in 1924 and lasted until 1961. It was an important part of small town news that is disappearing from America...
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DAEOC in Sikeston Receives $75,000 from Delta Dental of Missouri (2/15/24)Kelly HarrisTo help meet the dental health needs of children and adults, Delta Dental of Missouri – the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization – awarded a $75,000 oral health grant to Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC) in Sikeston. The funds will be used for Project Ashley’s Smile, which enables follow-up dental treatment for those identified through its Innovate Readiness Training events...
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MSU Foundation sells Meyer Alumni Center to CFO (2/15/24)Community Foundation of the OzarksThe Missouri State University Foundation finalized the sale of the Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The sale was announced Feb. 15 at the Alumni Center in Springfield. “This building has been a great home for the Missouri State Foundation, alumni relations and advancement,” said Brent Dunn, executive director of the Missouri State Foundation...
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Local Dancer Attends International Ballet Competition (2/15/24)Hilary PetersonLocal dancer, Grace Petzoldt, will be competing at the Nashville regional of Youth America Grand Prix International Ballet Competition March 9-10, 2024. Grace is a junior at Saxony Lutheran High School and studies dance at Encore Dance Academy in Cape Girardeau. Grace has been studying dance since she was young and began seriously training in ballet at age 11. Since then, Grace has trained consistently to prepare for this competition...
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New report explores perspectives of young donors (2/13/24)Community Foundation of the OzarksThe Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Habitat Communication & Culture announced the release of “Shaping Tomorrow: A Study of Young Donors’ Perspectives on Charitable Giving in Southwest Missouri” at the CFO’s office in Springfield today. Representatives from Habitat shared insights with the CFO’s nonprofit partners to help them better understand the attitudes of donors under 40...
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Alice in Wonderland (2/11/24)Lauren K Jones“Embark on an enchanting journey beyond your imagination with an aerial musical adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland." Prepare to be spellbound by mesmerizing aerial acrobatics and captivating choreography as our exceptionally talented cast breathes new life into this timeless tale. Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of "Alice in Wonderland" like never before in this innovative production brought to you by Cape Specialty Entertainment Group.”...
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Cape Central FBLA Bring Home Medals (2/7/24)Theresa TaylorCape Central FBLA competed in districts on Feb. 1st. The following students qualified for State on April 14-17 Aimee Caldwell sang the National Anthem and did an amazing job! AFJROTC presented the flags and made us proud as usual. Mitzi Quintas-Cruz was elected District Secretary and Haneef Ahmad District Parliamentarian...
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FUNDS AVAILABLE TO CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY NONPROFITS UNDER EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (2/7/24)Donna NoeCape Girardeau County has been awarded Federal Funds made available through the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $23,102 from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Phase 41. These funds are used to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county...
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JAMS -- Jackson Audio Music Supply LLC 3rd Time Winner of The Knot "Best Of Weddings" Award (2/7/24)Molly LongJackson Audio and Music Supply, LLC NAMED WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2024 18th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Honor the Top Wedding Professionals Across America Jackson, MO/ February 6th, 2024—Jackson Audio and Music Supply, LLC (JAMS) is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2024 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. ...
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One Hundred Days of School at Guardian Angel School (2/6/24)Debbie GainesGuardian Angel School in Oran celebrated the 100th day of school on Tuesday, February 6. Students were allowed to dress up like a 100 year old person, as the students thought a 100 year old would look and dress like. Several students took the challenge and did a wonderful job of putting together an outfit and acting out the part. We had some very creative students...
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Catholic Schools Week 2024 at Guardian Angel School (2/6/24)Debbie GainesAnother Catholic Schools Week is in the books at Guardian Angel School in Oran, MO with the students having lots of fun all week. The week started on Sunday, January 28 with an all school Mass at Guardian Angel Church with Father Joseph Kelly presiding. The students did all the readings and the student choir sang the liturgical music beautifully...
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‘Learning Enhancement’ grant program opens for rural schools (1/31/24)Community Foundation of the OzarksThe Community Foundation of the Ozarks is accepting applications for the Coover/Rural Schools Partnership Learning Enhancement Grant Program. The CFO is administering this program on behalf of the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation, a private foundation managed by Commerce Trust Company...
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Cape Noon Optimist Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters (1/31/24)David Cantrell, Cape Noon Optimist Outreach CoordinatorThe Cape Noon Optimist supports youth sports and education. In doing so, we help to ensure all youth have a better chance of a higher education, extracurricular activities & opportunity, and a brighter future.
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Cape Area Community Foundation Announces Grant Cycle (1/30/24)Glenn SmallwoodThe Cape Area Community Foundation (CACF) is currently accepting applications for its 2024 Community Grantmaking Program. The grant cycle will begin February 1 and final applications must be submitted by February 15. A total of $3,500 will be awarded...
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Elite Travel, Inc. Earns Elite Diamond Status with ALGV in 2023 (1/29/24)Elite Travel, Inc.Elite Travel, Inc. has earned Elite Diamond Status with Apple Leisure Group Vacations (ALGV). This is the second highest level a retail travel agency can achieve; less than 10% of agencies nationwide are honored with this title. ALGV is the nation’s leading leisure tour operator...
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SEMO-NASV receives Inclusion and Belonging grant (1/25/24)Community Foundation of the OzarksThe Community Foundation of the Ozarks has selected the latest recipients of the Inclusion & Belonging Grants for the 2023–24 grant cycle. The program supports small grant requests to ensure equitable participation and engagement in local communities...
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Bruce Skinner Completed SCUBA Diver Instructor Training (1/22/24)Bruce SkinnerCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. --- Bruce Skinner, a dive professional with Ozark Dive and Cape Dive & Travel, recently completed the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) Instructor Development Course. Skinner is now among a small number of dive professionals permitted to train and certify new SCUBA divers...
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Alma Schrader VS Clippard/Blanchard Elementary Basketball (1/20/24)Phillip MatrisottoThe Clippard/Blanchard basketball team won their game against Alma Schrader on Saturday, January 20th.
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VFW Post 3838 Cape Girardeau made Donation to SEMO Anthropology Club (1/18/24)LaDonna HengstVFW Post 3838 Cape donated $750 to the Anthropology Club of SEMO University. Donation presented to Dr Jennifer Bengston for her work at repatriating Lt Travis Everette’s remains.
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VFW Post 3838 & Auxiliary Awarded Scholarships & Teachers of the Year Awards (1/18/24)LaDonna HengstVFW Post 3838 & Auxiliary, Cape Girardeau, Mo awarded the winners of the Patriots Pen & Voice of Democracy Scholarships. The Teachers of the Year were also recognized. Voice of Democracy Winners: 1st Place, Jordahn Cook, 2nd Place Ava Peeler, 3rd Place Lydia Hester. Patriots Pen Winners: 1st Place Fiona Mueth, 2nd Place Joda Bess, 3rd Place. Teachers of the Year: Jessica Jansen, K-4, Advance, Mo & Patty Wamble, 9-12, Cape Central...
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Missouri organization to host nationwide medical education conference (1/17/24)Missouri Association of Ostepathic Physicians and SurgeonsMedia Contact: Andrew Meiller 816.381.2600 | andrew.meiller@cruxkc.com Missouri organization to host nationwide medical education conference KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) will host the VOC, one of the country’s largest virtual CME conferences for continuing medical education (CME), February 16-18, 2024. The VOC features 48 continuing medical education (CME) programs meeting AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1 accreditation...